the unofficial playbook
GTA VI guides for getting paid and getting away
Money routes, robberies, getaway driving and how to lose the heat. The answer goes at the top, not after a twenty-minute intro.
Waiting on the green light
Store listings point to a midnight unlock on November 19. The board counts down in your own time zone.
GTA VI unlocks in your time zone in
Expected: 12:00 AM local time, November 19, 2026
🎉 GTA VI should be out where you are. Check your console.
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Updated November 15, 2026Jobs on the board
going live after launchFast money
Robberies, fences and what actually pays by the hour.
Clean getaways
Early cars worth stealing, mod shops and routes that shake a tail.
Losing the heat
How the wanted system works and the quickest ways to cool off.
The full 100%
Collectibles and side jobs, ticked off as you play.